Shower cabin with a steam generator - a mini-sauna at home

It's no secret that modern technology has stepped forward, touching virtually every corner of our lives. The bathroom is no exception. How we all would like to come home on a cold autumn evening to warm up and relax. Previously, this was only possible by taking a hot bath, but now it can easily be done in a shower with a steam generator.

Steam generator allows maintaining a saturated steam of different temperatures in the shower cabin. It turns out that at maximum humidity we also have a high temperature, as in the bath. The pleasure is not cheap, but it is worth it.

Such showers can be equipped with additional devices:

• telephone;
• stereo system;
• additional ventilation system;
• aromatherapy procedure.

All conditions are created to provide maximum comfort, relaxation and pleasure.

Fabrication material can be very diverse. Of course, if the manufacturer manufactures a cabin made of natural stone, then accordingly it will cost more expensive than usual.

Shower enclosure made of plastic is cheaper, but we are exposed to harmful chemicals when heated.

Tempered glass is considered the most ideal material. It is durable and can withstand high temperatures.

Shower cabins with a steam generator are necessarily equipped with ventilation systems. This provides air circulation: the exhaust air is removed and provides an inflow of saturated steam air. Using a steam generator requires tightness of the cabin.

To keep the heat as long as possible, the roof and the tray of the cabin immediately assembled by the manufacturer, and the delivery to the buyer is already assembled. Thus, it will be much easier and simpler to install the cabin.

Dimensions of shower cabins with steam generator can be very diverse, and include seats and accessories for SPA procedures.

As mentioned above, showers with a steam generator are very expensive. Therefore, in order to save money, you can buy a steam generator separately and install it yourself. And it will be 10-15 times cheaper than buying a cabin, complete with a steam generator from the manufacturer. If we take the process of water heating and the method of steam creation as a criterion, then steam generators can be classified: electrode, iron and induction.

Their differences from each other:

• Electrode ones heat water with electrodes. Steam is created by heating water with an electric current, by means of electrodes.
• Heating elements steam generators Have heating devices to form steam.
• Induction steam generators Use high-frequency radiation.

The best location of the steam generator in the shower stall is the bottom. This will heat the stall evenly through the action of the steam rising upwards, and ventilation will ensure that the temperature is correct.

Manufacturers offer a choice of shower cabins with additional options.

The main functions of the add-ons:

• The option "Turkish bath" is already considered basic equipment. The size of such a shower cabin is not large. Humidity in this cabin is 100%. At the same time it is heated to the optimum temperature of +45 ° C in a short time. This temperature is considered the most comfortable, because it does not allow us to get burned when in contact with metal parts of the cabin.Advantages of the Turkish bath is that our body is perfectly freed from all toxic substances accumulated in the body. As a result, we feel much better.
• Often the Finnish sauna is listed as an option.. In fact, it is an advertising ploy of the manufacturer. It is impossible to create the conditions of the Finnish sauna with a temperature of +100 ° C in the shower cabin. Even in terms of personal safety. Therefore, if you buy a cabin with this function, know that the conditions in it will, of course, far from the real "Finnish". The distinctive feature of the Finnish sauna from the Turkish bath will be the humidity. The cabin with the "Finnish" options has a humidity of 20-30%.
• Another type of cabin is a sauna with infrared radiation. Typically, such a shower cabin is divided into two parts, one of which is directly in the shower, and the second is equipped with infrared lamps and wooden floor covering. Warms up the human body in such a shower faster than in a Turkish bath. Medicine officially declares the benefits of such a device. The therapeutic and tonic effect of showers with a steam generator is confirmed scientifically. And in winter and autumn they are just necessary for our body.

It should be borne in mind that any steam generator is powered by electricity. Therefore, initially decide what kind of steam generator you need, based on the classification above: electrode, THEN or induction.

Every steam generator has two components:

• housing;
• control panel.

The housing protects the tank where the water evaporates, the heaters and other components.

The control panel controls and changes the modes of operation, steam supply, controls the process as a whole.

Choosing a steam generator, pay attention to the amount of power consumption, its functions and capacity.

The material used for the floor of your cabin is also important.

Wood is preferable, since it heats gradually. Plus - it is a natural component that does not emit toxins when heated, unlike plastic. While heating, wood will exude a unique fragrance.

Sequence of actions:

1. First, we check how tight our shower stall is. It is better if the steam generator will be outside the shower stall. After all, it is equipped with electrical wires, and their contact with water could cause a short circuit with all the ensuing consequences.
2. Find a place to install our steam generator. It can be placed either on the wall or on the floor. The main thing - that the distance from it to the shower stall was not more than 10 meters. There must be at least 50 cm between the wall or floor and the steam generator. The steam pipe must be inclined towards the bathtub so that the steam can flow out unhindered.
3. If you want to install the steam generator on the wall, be sure to use a drill to drill holes into which install the dowels and only then the self-tapping screws.
4. A flexible metal hose connects the water supply pipe to the water inlet ball valve.
5. The steam generator and the steam line are connected with a copper pipe, and a plastic pipe provides the connection between the steam line and the drain.

Connection of electrical equipment is the final stage of installation.

Before full operation, it is necessary to perform a test: fill the water supply pipe with water and turn on the steam generator. If everything is done correctly, after 4-5 minutes the process of steam formation will begin. We turn off the device and turn it on again. This way all the steam is released outside. After this you can safely use the steam generator.

To enjoy your prized possession for a long time, you need to keep an eye on it and inspect it periodically. During use, water sensors can get a deposit on them.

If you find it, you need to remove them and put them in a solution of vinegar. Then the sensors are dried and reinstalled.

Scaling is an unavoidable process that affects heating elements. The working tank is also subject to this "disease".

With the help of special solutions, the formation of scale is easily eliminated:

1. The steam pipeline is turned off.
2. A special solution is poured in.
3. The unit works for 3 minutes with this composition.
4. The steam generator is switched off.
5. The solution is drained off.
6. System is rinsed thoroughly with water.

Do not forget that any device will retain its functionality longer, if it is used carefully and with care. This also applies to a shower stall with a steam generator.